VOLPONE

EAN : 9791041986330

JONSON BEN

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EAN : 9791041986330

Paru le : 25 févr. 2024

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041986330
Réf. éditeur : 335576
Date Parution : 25 févr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 168
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:9 mm
Poids : 272gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Volpone; Or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a seminal work in English literature, showcasing the playwright's mastery in blending satire with dramatic narrative. The play, set in Venice, revolves around the cunning Volpone, who feigns illness to dupe legacy hunters into showering him with gifts in hopes of being named his heir. Jonson's work is a critique of greed and corruption, themes that resonate through his vivid character portrayals, such as the deceitful Mosca and the gullible Voltore, Corbaccio, and Corvino. The play is a testament to Jonson's classical influences, particularly his adherence to the unities of time, place, and action, which he skillfully adapts to the English stage. Jonson's use of humor and irony not only entertains but also serves as a vehicle for moral instruction, reflecting his belief in the didactic power of drama. The introduction to the play provides a comprehensive overview of Jonson's life and career, highlighting his contributions to the development of English drama. It discusses his rivalry with contemporaries like Shakespeare and Marston, his role in the "war of the theatres," and his eventual recognition as a leading dramatist of his time. Jonson's legacy is further cemented by his influence on subsequent generations of writers and his enduring presence in the canon of English literature.
Biographie : Benjamin Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 - c. 16 August 1637) was an English playwright and poet. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence upon English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is best known for the satirical plays Every Man in His Humour (1598), Volpone, or The Fox (c. 1606), The Alchemist (1610) and Bartholomew Fair (1614) and for his lyric and epigrammatic poetry. He is generally regarded as the second most important English dramatist, after William Shakespeare, during the reign of James I.